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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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What people say

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BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$375
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